Tag: Car Accident
Illinois man pleads guilty to running over friend with minivan
On behalf of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, April 24, 2012.
ofA September 2011 Champaign fatal car crash has led to the driver being sentenced to prison. The man was driving drunk when he ran over his best friend, causing his death. The driver, still distraught over the car crash, has been sentenced to serve 12 years in prison and will be required to serve 85 percent of his sentence.
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Arthur car crash fatal for local bicyclist
On behalf of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, April 19, 2012.
ofAn Illinois auto accident can occur when you least expect it and can happen without you being able to do much about it. Recently, in Douglas County, a 33-year-old woman enjoying an afternoon of riding her bicycle was struck by a pickup truck. Continue reading “Arthur car crash fatal for local bicyclist”
Champaign car crash sends one man to the hospital
On behalf of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Monday, April 9, 2012.
ofAn Illinois car crash sent one man to the hospital recently. The crash occurred about 10 minutes before 11 a.m. at an intersection in Champaign. As a result of the car crash, a 21-year-old man was transported to the hospital.
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Murdock car crash injures 5 when trailer overturns on top of car
On behalf of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, April 4, 2012.
ofAn Illinois car crash sent five people to the hospital on March 23 in Douglas County shortly after 4 p.m. The injured people ranged in age from 7 months old to 60. Everyone hurt was transported to the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana after the car crash occurred.
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Champaign car crash sends several to hospital
On behalf of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, March 14, 2012.
ofAn Illinois man has been ticketed by police for running a red light after causing a multiple vehicle car crash which ended with his 5-year-old daughter seriously injured and a 2-year-old girl apparently escaping physical injury. The accident occurred after the man reportedly ran a red light. Continue reading “Champaign car crash sends several to hospital”
Fatal DUI car crash nets guilty plea, wrongful death next?
On behalf of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, February 28, 2012.
ofLast Sept. 5 an argument broke out between two Urbana Illinois men who were roommates. One told the other that he was too drunk to drive. He also threatened to run over the man. It now appears that is exactly what happened with the victim’s own van, as the man pleaded guilty on Feb. 17 to aggravated driving under the influence. Continue reading “Fatal DUI car crash nets guilty plea, wrongful death next?”
Rental company now supports federal car recall legislation
On behalf of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Friday, February 24, 2012.
ofEnterprise Rent-A-Car, the largest car rental company in the United States, has recently changed its stance on a federal bill that would prohibit rental companies from renting out cars that were recalled for safety reasons. While the rental giant had previously declared the bill to be unnecessary, it seems the efforts of a mother whose daughters died in a car accident while in an Enterprise rental may have changed their minds. Continue reading “Rental company now supports federal car recall legislation”